Which of the following operational definitions of variables would have the properties of identity, magnitude, equal intervals, and a true zero?
A) IQ as measured by a standard IQ test
B) driving speed measured in miles per hour
C) political affiliation (classified as Democrat, Republican, or other)
D) a person's body temperature measured on a Celsius scale
Answer: B
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